Rattlesnake, Wildlife Festival blessed with Saturday sunshine
Clear skies and fair temperatures kicked off the 55th annual Rattlesnake and Wildlife Festival weekend on Saturday, March 11. Heavy rain, winds and a Tornado…
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Special Election Tuesday, E-SPLOST on ballot
Evans County voters have until 5:00 p.m. Friday to cast advance ballots in the March 21 Special Election, which will decide if the Educational Special…
Evans Commissioners to create new election board, joining ranks with majority of state’s 159 counties
A proposed state law that would require all Georgia counties to have a local board to carry out elections failed to cross over from one…
Chamber annual banquet, Salute to Business & Industry March 28
Claxton-Evans Chamber of Commerce members and guests will hear an informative and timely presentation during the 2023 Banquet and Salute to Business and Industry event…
Emergency alert system now operating in County
An emergency alert system approved by the Board of Commissioners last October is now up and working. Evans County Emergency Management Association (EMA) Director Justin…
Evans Co. bridge closing Oct. 26 for replacement; to remain closed until March 2023
A small portion of Daisy Nevils Highway will be closed Wednesday, October 26, 2022, as work to replace the bridge over Thick Creek will soon…
Hyundai Motor Group to Invest $5.54 Billion in Georgia at First Fully Dedicated Electric Vehicle and Battery Manufacturing Facility
At a signing ceremony today, Governor Brian P. Kemp and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung announced that Hyundai Motor Group will open its…
‘Drug drop box’ available for proper disposal of prescription, over-the-counter medications
Evans County residents now have a place to safely dispose of old, expired or unwanted medications thanks to the Evans County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO). Last…
Bull Creek bridge replacement on SR 169 calls for detour
The Georgia Department of Transportation announced State Route (SR) 169 at Bull Creek Bridge approximately 3 miles south of Bellville and US 280 closed Monday,…